Definitions

doorbell

[dawr-bel, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌbɛl, ˈdoʊr- /

NOUN

chime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buzzer

STRONG

ringer

WEAK

door knocker

Example Sentences

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Doorbell camera footage obtained by the BBC showed him walking down White House Avenue a short distance away from the synagogue, where he is believed to have parked a black Kia Picanto car, at 09:22.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

Doorbell camera footage appeared to show someone urinating in her garden while laughing.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

Doorbell cameras and noise decibel monitors will continue to be permitted under the new policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Doorbell video images showed Cavalcante to be now clean-shaven and wearing a bright green hooded sweatshirt, police said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2023

The hardwired Arlo Video Doorbell has high-definition resolution, a live video feed, motion alerts and more — for a super reasonable price.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2022